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Keep your perishables locked up tight.  Photo submitted by Kim Norman

The Outdoors and Bear Safety

Keep your picnic baskets out of reach.

Spring time is a time for tulips to wake up and show their bright colors.  But not just the tulips are waking up.

Bears have spent the last few months sleeping in their … Read the rest

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Community

Jo-Anne Snyder is the new clubhosue manager at the Silver Birch Golf Course this year.

Fore the Love of Golf

Silver Birch’s 2012 nine hole golf course teed off for a new season on May 1.

The new clubhouse Manager Jo-Anne Snyder is looking forward to the upcoming tournaments, daily visitors and a round of golf from members and visitors.

Men’s night is … Read the rest

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Politics

Residental lots will increase on July 1, from $3.35 to $9.60 per square foot. 28 lots are left. The yellow area is part of the lot sections avialable for sale.

Town Council Summary – April

Residential Lots Increase

Residential lots are increasing from $3.35 to $9.60 per square foot, effective July 1. The decision, made at the April 2 meeting, was motioned by Councillor Tom Gislason and all were in favor.

Chief Administrative Officer, Ken Gwozdz explained … Read the rest

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Columns

Nickles and Dimes

Nickles and Dimes

In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Week

My dad taught me to just say no

My mom said that I’m a gift from God

My friends say I’m not very cool

When it was offered to me, I gave my … Read the rest

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Education

Juice Beetle, Fox Creek School's A+ Energy solar energy car, placed 2nd in a race against a University of Calgary's solar car on May 2.

A Bright, Energetic Race Day and One for the History Books

University of Calgary’s Solar Energy Car Races FC’s Juice Beetle on Kaybob Drive

Ready, Set…Go!

As part of Education Week, the doors of alternative energy opened at the Fox Creek School and a unique race took place on the streets.

The … Read the rest

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Sports

CJC Team from Valleyview won the tournament.

Men’s Rec Hockey Tourney

A number of fun, uncompetitive hockey games were played for eight teams in the men’s recreational hockey tournament.

Organizer Chace Lamb said all went well at the fourth annual event held March 30-April 1.

The hockey tournament was held the … Read the rest

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Other Recent News

Fire Ban Lifted – May 18

Fire Ban Lifted – May 18

May 18 – 1300hrs. The provincial fire ban in the forested areas of Alberta has been lifted. Recent rain and lower temperatures have reduced the wildfire danger across the province.

The fire ban was in place for forested areas from … Read the rest

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Damage in such sensitive areas as wetlands is very long lived – Wayne Crocker, SRD. photos submitted.

Kick Off Summer Safely – Simple Steps

Thousands of Albertans will visit Alberta’s beautiful outdoors this May long weekend. By planning ahead, thinking about safety and taking simple steps to protect the environment, Albertans can help make the traditional kick-off to summer enjoyable for all.

Public information … Read the rest

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May long weekend starts off the camping season. A few reminders and clarifications on fire bans are listed below.

Camping Season Starts

Reminders of the Do’s and Don’ts for Fire Bans for the May long weekend.

May Long Weekend is the first opportunity for campers to pull out their tents, campers and fifth wheels.

Gathering around a campfire, roasting marshmallows and visiting … Read the rest

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RCMP Request Public Assistance in Recovered Property

RCMP Request Public Assistance in Recovered Property

Centennial Coin CollectionRead the restRCMP are requesting public assistance and seeking the rightful owners of found property.

They are currently in possession of a number of Centennial coins that are all similar and are asking the public to contact the detachment to

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May 14 - Wildfire Hazard High, No active fires in the area. FILE PHOTOS from last Friday's blaze by the highway, 15 kms east of town.

Wildfire Hazard Very High

Currently No Active Wildfires in our Area

Wildfire hazard is very high. Currently there are no active wildfires in our area.

The recent strong winds and dry conditions continue to increase the potential for wildfire events in the area. Of … Read the rest

May 14, 2012 | 0 Comments More



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